Published
April 11, 2023
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Reviewed by
a UI Health Care Provider
Tests
- A blood sample will be drawn to check your blood counts.
Nursing care
- Do your cough and deep breathing.
- Use your incentive spirometer.
- Do your leg and ankle exercises.
Eating and Drinking
- If you are drinking okay, you can slowly start eating again.
- Chew gum 5 times a day for 20 minutes.
Medicines
- You will take liquid or pill pain medication.
- IV antibiotics will be stopped after your catheter is removed.
- If you have low red blood cells, you may need a blood transfusion.
Activity
- You will walk 3 times. A Physical Therapist will be there to help you the first time.
- A Music Therapist will meet with you Monday through Friday. They will teach you ways to use music for relaxation.
- Child Life Specialist will meet with you Monday through Friday.
Tubes and bandages
- The Hemovac drain in your back will be removed by your doctors.
- You will have a bandage on your back.